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National Coin Week Contest (2013)

The PNNA sponsors an annual contest whereby local clubs can win monetary awards for promotion of National Coin Week (NCW). Each year the ANA selects a theme for NCW to suggest different ways to promote the hobby.

The ANA has announced its 2013 NCW theme: Buffalo Nickel Centennial: Black Diamond Shines Again. As noted by the ANA, "A century ago, the United States Mint was preparing to release what would become one of the country's best-loved coin designs. A North American bison named Black Diamond likely served as the model for the coin's iconic reverse."

The 90th annual National Coin Week is April 21-27, 2013.

Local clubs are encouraged to take this opportunity to enhance their club treasury by preparing an eye popping exhibit and displaying it in their local community.

Local clubs that participate should send their information to the attention of Danny Bisgaard, c/o Skip Caldwell, PO Box 2051, Salem, OR 97308. Information should include pictures of the display and a written narrative on where the display was placed as well as other activities the club did to promote NCW. Deadline for information is April 30, 2013.

National Coin Week Contest (2012) by Danny Bisgaard

The ANA announced the 2012 theme: Change in Money: Cowries to Credit Cards. To quote the ANA press release, “Money has gone through some amazing changes in history – we exchanged cowrey shells for goods and services thousands of years ago, today we swipe a plastic card or use PayPal. From the first coins and paper money to the steam coin press and polymer notes, the transformation of money is a fascinating journey.”

The 89th annual National Coin Week was April 15-21, 2012.

National Coin Week Contest (2011) by Danny Bisgaard

The ANA announced the 2011 theme: Blue, Gray and Greenbacks. The weeklong celebration of coins and currency commemorates the sesquicentennial of the Civil War and the numismatic changes during the conflict, which began at Fort Sumpter, S.C. on April 12, 1861.

 The 88th annual National Coin Week was April 17-23, 2011.

General Information About PNNA NCW Contest

The PNNA board has made the annual National Coin Week contest among member clubs a permanent program. The awards are $100-$75-$50 for the top three club efforts.

There is no formal application necessary. Just submit a description of the event to the NCW judge (see above) for consideration. Photos are a great way to supplement the application. The annual theme does not have to be part of your effort; if you have an already-established program for promoting coin collecting in your community that does not refer directly to the annual NCW theme, it is still acceptable for consideration. Send a report of your club’s efforts to the PNNA not later than 30 April of each year. In some years, not enough clubs have participated to be able to make three awards. This is pretty easy money, folks – if your club is perpetually short of funds, consider this opportunity to earn some.

Remember that the ANA also gives awards for NCW promotion excellence. If your club belongs to the ANA, submit a report to the Outreach Department to be considered for this award.

The ANA National Money Show™ (early spring convention) exhibit program includes a special exhibit category and award for National Coin Week-suitable exhibits. Among other prizes, the best NCW exhibit earns a scholarship and transportation to the ANA summer seminar. If your club has such an exhibit, and someone will be traveling to the spring convention who can set it up, don’t overlook this opportunity to have it recognized. If the club wins, a club member can use the scholarship. Contact ANA HQ for exhibit rules for the spring conventions. (A club must belong to the ANA in order to compete for the convention exhibit award; non-member clubs can show their exhibits non-competitively.)

Also see the upcoming exhibits page.